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I wouldn't say peds get a shitty time, there can't be anything really planned without taking into account peds (& associated public transport). Cycling comes off worse IMHO, with poorly designed cycle lanes, if you use them, and distinct lack of secure bike parking in many public projects.
[i]The road enviroment is that much of a jungle, that the pedestrian is understandably geared to looking (or listening) for the biggest, most obvious danger[/i]
I've been a pedestrian since the age of about 4 and never managed to walk out in front of a bicycle.
I've been a pedestrian since the age of about 4 and never managed to walk out in front of a bicycle.
I sort of did once. I turned round with a large rucksack on that must have overhung from the pavement as I did it. Fortunately she wasn't shaken as she picked herself up, but she was most certainly too near the pavement
I ran down a blind man once.
He was on his way to theological college at the time, and had to call in from the ambulance to explain he would miss his St Paul lecture.
It could only have been worse if I'd hit a nun.
DezB, despite my great wisdom on these matters, I have almost walked in front of a bike myself on a number of occasions.
This shows two things; One, you are admittedly a more skilled pedestrian than me (tip:consider stepping up a pedestrian grade to elite level)
Two, if you cant do - teach! 😀